Traffic Light Display for Automatic Treatment Device States
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current automatic treatment devices for microscopic samples lack user-friendly systems for displaying system states, making it difficult for routine users to quickly identify operational faults, which can lead to sample quality issues and safety hazards.
Innovation Solution
A method using a traffic light function to display the system state of automatic treatment devices based on evaluated system parameters, allowing users to intuitively determine the device's operational status without navigating through complex menus, with options for immediate action or consultation with experts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a complex menu navigation system is used to display system parameters, then comprehensive information can be provided, but user accessibility and quick fault identification are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments information display into multiple levels: a simplified first level showing only critical system states (traffic light colors) for quick assessment, and a detailed second level accessible via optional navigation showing comprehensive system parameters. This segmentation allows users to quickly identify faults without being overwhelmed by complex menus, while still providing access to detailed information when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the display interface provide different levels of information density. The main display area provides simplified, high-visibility traffic light indicators for critical states, while detailed parameter information is available in expandable sections or separate menus. This local quality variation optimizes both quick fault identification and comprehensive information access.
2Reliability
If detailed system parameters are always displayed, then complete system monitoring is achieved, but response time for fault identification is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of system parameters and pre-processes information into traffic light indicators before user interaction. Critical system states are pre-identified and displayed prominently using color-coded indicators, so users don't need to manually search through detailed parameters to identify faults. This preliminary action significantly reduces fault identification time while maintaining complete monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses color-coded traffic light indicators (red, yellow, green) to represent different system states. This visual encoding allows users to instantly grasp system health status without reading numerical values or navigating menus. The color changes provide immediate visual feedback about system reliability, enabling rapid fault identification while maintaining comprehensive monitoring in the background.
3Measurement precision
If complex evaluation criteria are used to assess system state, then accurate fault detection is achieved, but user comprehension of system status is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces traffic light indicators as an intermediary layer between complex system parameters and user comprehension. The evaluation criteria and parameter analysis occur in the background, but results are translated into simple color-coded indicators that are easily understood by users. This intermediary transformation maintains accurate fault detection capability while dramatically improving user comprehension of system status.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transforms complex numerical system parameters into simplified categorical representations (traffic light colors). Instead of displaying raw parameter values that require expert interpretation, the system evaluates parameters against predefined criteria and presents results as intuitive color indicators. This parameter transformation maintains measurement precision for fault detection while enhancing ease of operation for end users.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method of displaying a system state of an automatic treatment device, a corresponding display system which is configured for carrying out the method, and a treatment device equipped with the display system. At least one system parameter (121, 122, 123) is determined, the at least one determined (120) system parameter (121, 122, 123) is evaluated on the basis of evaluation criteria, the system state is evaluated on the basis of the at least one evaluated (130) system parameter (121, 122, 123), and the evaluated (140) system state is displayed by a traffic light function (175).